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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The renaissance of early 2000s music

Lavanya Menon February 28, 2024
From Britney Spears to Madonna to Nelly Furtado, 2000s music is coming back in full force, and here’s how I know: Its style and fashion are being revived by other artists. 
Ariana Lim | Graphic Artist

Apparently, not ‘anything goes’ | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest December 7, 2023
I subscribed to Emma Chamberlain in 2017 immediately after watching her Dollar Store haul. From that moment forward, I was a fan. Her sense of humor, comfortable style and coffee order made their way into my routine. My first coffee order was her grande vanilla almondmilk latte, and I liked it enough to consistently order the same drink for about four years.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

New songs for spooky season

Kyla Smith October 16, 2023
Leaf prints have now imprinted the pavements of Commonwealth Ave. and the gushes of wind have left us reaching for sweaters. Fall has finally arrived and a new playlist is definitely needed to get through the next couple months.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Syncing Hearts and Beats: Using Spotify Blends To Enhance Friendships

Isabella Lapriore October 2, 2023
Utilizing insights and data about your listening habits allows the app to uniquely shape each unique “Blend” — updating it daily to give you new recommendations and the most accurate listening experience. But perhaps the most interesting feature of “Blends” is its ability to see numerically how you match up with other members.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto| Senior Graphic Artist

Personal AI DJ — Spotify’s newest personalization feature

Isabella Lapriore March 22, 2023
Spotify’s AI DJ feature is their most recent launch to personalize the app for its users.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Settling the debate — Apple Music or Spotify?

Aaron Halford March 3, 2023
What is the difference between Apple Music and Spotify?
A panel speaker talks during the Women Mean Business event.

herNetwork BU set to host 8th annual Women Mean Business conference

Sonya Carson February 27, 2023
The conference was not exclusive to women — any gender or major could attend. Attendees can gain anything from a renewed sense of motivation to a LinkedIn connection — whether it be with a panelist or a fellow student.
Zolita

REVIEW: Zolita ‘brings it’ to Boston with a refreshing, surprising performance

Stella Tannenbaum February 23, 2023
The “emerging alt-pop icon's" performance at the small venue was captivating.
Singer DEVORA posing for a portrait

Musician DEVORA brings alternative country to Boston

Riley Pavelek February 14, 2023
Following the release of her new EP, the "outlaw pop" musician will perform the next show of her tour at MGM Music Hall.
Instagram page of Guerrilla Marketing Society viewed on an iPhone

Guerrilla Marketing Society provides creative, low-cost solutions to clients

Sophia Hebert January 31, 2023
The BU club has worked with high-profile clients on unique marketing tactics
Clare Mcmillan | Graphic Artist

The one where TikTok wrecks the music industry | EDITORIAL

Editors October 21, 2022
TikTok music isn’t art, it’s content
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